I posted this suggestion even before the release because I had a feeling GW2 would be this large game where walking around is fun but as the content grows the world will be larger and larger.
I do think at some point mounts should be considered in the game. Asuras have the scripts, Charr have the technology they can be implemented and it would be a good addon to this game.

Of course mounts should be end-game 1-time rewards (Soulbound or for lvl 80 only to avoid exploits for low lvls) with the option to buy cool looking ones from Gem Store.

Of course this is an addon that should be implemented once the bugs/exploits are fixed first and when everything settles down a bit. But we should have this option.

I played few other games where there were mounts and they were exellent addition to the game. Make them so mobs can't attack us, pve-only orriented, with a bigger cooldown so people can exploit orich hunting, for the max lvls only, 1 or 2 free cool looking from a storymode, the rest in gem store for those who want to show-off their rides.

I can see those Pact tanks/2-wheelers being added as a transportation system.

I'd prefer them to be more like the siege equipment in WvW, rather than meaningless speed boosts in PvE. For example, you would purchase/earn a pact tank-in-a-box, and it is basically a drive-able environmental weapon that gives you other skills.

If it is simply something for showing off your ride, I'm already bored of the idea.

I'd prefer them to be more like the siege equipment in WvW, rather than meaningless speed boosts in PvE. For example, you would purchase/earn a pact tank-in-a-box, and it is basically a drive-able environmental weapon that gives you other skills.

If it is simply something for showing off your ride, I'm already bored of the idea.

I was thinking more of a exploration mounts rather then functional rides that's why I stated pve-only. Of course they could be implemented in WvW format in the way you pointed out.

I posted this suggestion even before the release because I had a feeling GW2 would be this large game where walking around is fun but as the content grows the world will be larger and larger.
I do think at some point mounts should be considered in the game. Asuras have the scripts, Charr have the technology they can be implemented and it would be a good addon to this game.

Of course mounts should be end-game 1-time rewards (Soulbound or for lvl 80 only to avoid exploits for low lvls) with the option to buy cool looking ones from Gem Store.

Of course this is an addon that should be implemented once the bugs/exploits are fixed first and when everything settles down a bit. But we should have this option.

I played few other games where there were mounts and they were exellent addition to the game. Make them so mobs can't attack us, pve-only orriented, with a bigger cooldown so people can exploit orich hunting, for the max lvls only, 1 or 2 free cool looking from a storymode, the rest in gem store for those who want to show-off their rides.

I can see those Pact tanks/2-wheelers being added as a transportation system.

I wouldn't mind mounts much in the game, but I would like restrictions on them. I wouldn't want them to be useable in settlements and cities as they tend to clutter things up like crazy. Also, since the game world doesn't seem to be designed with them in mind and they could effect stuff like jumping puzzles, they should give a speed bonus only on roads and maybe certain paths. And of course, max level only (or at least they require a lvl 80 character in your account).

What I would love to see would be a sort of a jousting minigame though - obviously made to suit the lore

Why are people so addicted to mounts? The game is not even designed in a way that they are rational. The game would have to be fully persistent (no zone portals), much bigger and missing waypoints for mounts to make a shred of sense.

I mean i guess you could make mounts for looks only for people who want to sit around in towns all day riding somthing
but then you would be right back here on the forums complaining that your battle walrus does not grant you a game breaking 200% movement speed increase...